Summer is almost here (that’s right, winter is finally over. FINALLY!) and for many, that means new schedules, less routine, and taking a break from schooling. Kids often regress academically by up to two months during the summer months. This is known as the “Summer...
Reading
March Into Reading
Written by Jaimi Bird, M.A. CCC-SLP Books are powerful! They give knowledge, they spark imagination, they transport us to another time and place. Books help children grow. All children should know the joy of reading. As we “March” into Literacy Awareness month,...
Academic Accommodations & Modifications
Academic accommodations and modifications benefit children in many ways, especially those who are struggling. These supports can help children succeed in a classroom by changing how or what the child learns. For more information about what accommodations and...
Visualize Success: Test Taking 101
Does your high school student struggle with test-taking? How many times have you heard, “I’m just not good at taking tests”? 35% of students have test anxiety. This is often because they aren’t very experienced with the exam formats. With Iowa Assessments, ACTs, and...
Accommodations & Modifications for Success
Is your child struggling in school? Do changes need to be made? Perhaps there are learning accommodations or modifications that could be put in place to help your child succeed. As educators and parents, we all share the same goals. We want each child to learn, to...
5 Tips for Ending The Homework Battle
By Kim Vogelgesang, B.A. Do you find yourself struggling to motivate and help your child do their homework? The dreaded nightly homework battle is something I hear about from parents quite often. But getting your child to do their homework without the struggle...






